When l am remembering a loved one I like to think of being surrounded by their light and love. For me, sitting with candlelight sets the stage for quiet time to remember that loved one. There’s just something about the warmth of candlelight that can bring me back to the best moments with that loved one, it is very comforting.

I have been making ceramic cremation urns since 2005, and this is the first candle urn that I’ve made… what took me so long!? Well I am glad I finally thought of doing it. I love the idea of the urn also being a holder of light. Many of my customers send me photos of urns they have purchased, and so many times there is little altar with photos of their loved one and a candle or two. Maybe that influenced me in making this urn.

This particular urn is glazed with three layers of glaze, the combination of glazes when fired end up reminding me of the galaxy, so I named it Blue Galaxy. It’s been a steady color for my urns since 2006. The difference with this urn is that I fluted (carved with a flat medal rib) which gives it an added dimension.

Take a look at my shop page to see this urn, and many others with the Blue Galaxy glaze.